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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-03-10
The Senate of the Fiftieth Congress.

WAsHINeToN, March 9.-The breaking Of
the senatorial deadlock in New Jersey re-
sulting in the election of Mr.. Blodgett, and the
appointment of Finlay and Lucas from Florida
and West Virginia, completes the list of United
States Senators as it will stand during at least
portion of the Fifteth Congress- The out
going Senate stood: Republicans. Al; Demo
Gratis. "a; Riddleberger, Independent l. The
Incoming body will stand Republicans, 49,;
Democrats, 81: Independent. l. The changes
California. Indiana, New Jersey and Virginia,
and loss in Nevada, where Stewart, Republic
an, succeeds Fair, Democrat
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Green Smith for District Attorney.

Special to the indianapolis journal.
WAsHINGToN, March 9.-Senator Voorhees,,
ex-senator Mcdonald, ex-Representative Cobb
and James H. Rice called on the President. to-
day, in reference to the appointment OF United
States district attorney to succeed Judge Turpie.
Mr.. Rice says they recommended the appoint
ment of Safe Senator Green Smith. and that he
will likely be appointed.
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Day and Night

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Without Relief,
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DIR. Parker,s Tribute.

LONDON, March 9.-The Rev. DR.. Joseph
Parker, pastor of the City Temple. whose guest
the Rev. Henry Ward Beecher was during his
recent visit to London, publishes tribute to
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EVERY day ADDS to the great amount Of evil
dence as to the curative powers of Hoods Sar-
sararilla. 1t is uEeanaed for general debility.
and blood purifier expelling every trace of
scrofuia other impurity. Now is the time to
take it. Sold by ell druggists.
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In total as those of last session. which exceeded
the three preceding years by An average of $40
600 600. aud this notwithstanding the failure OF
the deficiency bill and the river and harbor De-
cidedly, IL anybody wishes to be happy over the
last Congress, it cannot be over the House end
nf AZ
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Action of the New York Senate.

ALBANY, N. Y, March 9.-In the Senate yes
terday Mr.. Griswold offered the following reso
luton:
Whereas The Senate has received information of
the death of of the most honored Influential and
beloved citizens of this State and desires to express
it's appreciation of the and its sympathy with his
family and friends; be it, therefore.
Resolved. That the Senate of New York have heard
with profound regret of the sudden death of Henry
Ward Beecher. His character, genius and eloquence
his ardent patriotism his constant devotion to the
of freedom at home and abroad his love for his
whole country and the whole world. his eminent
vices a public teacher and citizen in the darkest
hour of the Republic, and his uninching courage in
the Advocacy of what his conscience believed to be
right have made his name honorable and dear much
to those who differed from him to those who agreed
with him. and his fame is of the brightest posses
sions of the State
Resolved, That the Senate tender the assurance of
their deep sympathy to the family and personal friends
of departed fellowctizen and that the clerk of
the Se.se be directed to communicate copy of these
resolutions the widow and family of the deceased.
Resolved That mark of respect to the memory
of the deceased the Senate do now adjourn.
The resolutions were adopted unanimously by
q rising vote. and the Senate adjourned.
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Action of Terre Haute Congrecationalists.
TERRE HAUTE, March 9.-In the early days of
his ministry the Rev. Henry Ward Beecher oc-
cuped the pulpit OF the First Congregational
Church of this city quite frequently 1t is one
of the oldest Congregational churches in the
State. The Rev j. Leonard Corning is now pas
tor. At meeting tonight the congregation
passed resolutions, among which was the follow
ing:
sembance of partnership sympathy with the spirit
of intolerance which refused to the bereaved family
of this of God the expression of Christian condo
lence BY reason of theological non-conformity.
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His Life in a Nutshell.

The following private letter, written to E. J.
Box. contains Mr.. Beecher's own account of his
life in condensed form:
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-07-03
CnIbsrson at Bonham.

Special TO the Gazette.
BoNHANI, TEX, July 2-The appoint
ment of to-day as the Time when Hon.
Dave Culberson would address the citi-
zens Of Fsnnin county on the prohibi-
ton amendment, drew large crowd 10
hear the distinguished speaker. The
heavy rain yesterday deferred many far
mers and their families from coming to
town, yet Notwithstanding the contin-
uous rain to-day, fully three thousand
enthusiastic people gathered to hear
Colonel Culberson. Tie crowd occu-
pied the site Of the old court house,
and having but little shelter
they were SUBJECTED TO the
dripping rain throughout three hours, in
which Colonel Culberscn discussed the
entire scope of the proposed amendment
in mis- usual brilliant and inimiteble man
ner, having been preceded by an anti
speech last night by Hon. Jake Hodge OF
Paris. II the rain had not interfered it
Is believed net less than 5000 people
would have been present. Colonel Cul-
bersOn speaks ct Honey Grove next
Monday.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-07-03
A FREIGHT BLOCKADE,
The New rGstnm Laws Cause a Suppression
of Freight Business.

of Freight Business.
Special to the Gazette.
LAREDO, Ten, July 2.-Shipments OF
al freight were stopped over TIE Mcxt-
'esa National this morning, caused by
the Enforcement Of the new custom leus,
which requires the company to furnish
an itemized statement OF ST. articles
shipped to the Mexican Consuls, who
then issue 3 permit for the passage OF
goods. Shippers must also secure q
permission of discharge, which costs
about SIS, as stamp duty upon every
Invoice. Whether the shipment is q esr-
load or only one article the duty is the
same, and no reduction is made WITH the
value Of the importation. irGe Customs
Collector in New Laredo has wired the
Secretary Oh the Treasury at Mexico City
for fun Instructions, but it is thought the
law is fully understood. Until further
information can be secured from the seat
Of government no shipments will Ge made
into Mexico. One hundred ead twenty
thousand dollars il fees, stamp duties
and incidental expenses have been paid
by the Mexican National Railroad during
the registration Of their second mortgage
bonds in Mexico within the last few days
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-07-03
POLITICAL.
John Sherman Says the Rebel Flag
Episode viii Play an Important
Part in the Next Campaign.
He Is Silent Regarding the Inconsistent
cies in His Nashville and Springfield
Speeches Speaking ST DsiDgsrfleld.
Congressman CuIberson peaks at Bon
hRm-W L. Crawford at Wea.herFOrd
Hood and darcuurt zaik.
sherman IN New York.

NEW YORK, July 2-SeE2tor John Sher-
man is n the city iorthe purpose otattend-
ing the meeting Of the board CT directors
Of the Fort Wayne Road. Several utter
views with him are published. Among
other things be says: "He does not
know whether President Clevelsnd'S bat
tie flag order will hurt him or not, but he
thinks he VIII be reuominated and adds
that Governor Hill is not known. He lis
known as a New York politician, Of
course, but | mean az candidate for
the Presidency. From the criticisms OF
alleged Inconsistencies in his Nashville,
Tenn, ard Springfield, Ill, speeches he
says: "Thsre are no Inconsistencies IN
them. took different subjects and diff
ferent lines Of thought in order that
might answer my opponents. l had both
Of the speeches printed. If anv inCOn.
sistenCies can 0e pointed out l should
ike to see them"
He expressed the opinion that the Re
publican party would win in 1888, and
that Governor Foraker will be reelected
this fall.
SHERMAN ON THE REBEL FLAGS.
PITTsBURG, PA, July l.-Senator Sher-
man passed through the city this NOM
ing en- route to his home in Ohio. In an
interview he emphatically denies the
statements about Blaine credited to him
in New York interview published in The
morning papers. Said he: III vas not
interviewed in New York What appears
in the morning papers was manufactured.
! was in room st the hotel where q
number of gentlemen were talking, but I
was not interviewed. | never said
Blaine was not a candidate for the presi-
dency. | don't know whether he is &
candidate or not, and certainly would
not make such statement unless I did
know: nor did l say anything about Civ
ing himself up to literature. Mr.. Blaine
and | are the best of friends, and it is IN
kind TO rut words in my mouth that l
never uttered Some politicians say
that he may not have the same element
of support in New York that I had durilg
the last campaign. As regards inter
viewing, all ask is 10 be let alone"
us the rebel flag question likely to be
revived during the next Presidential cam
paign?"
at will not be forgotten. 1t will rise
up during the next campaign. and viii
play an important part. can't say what
motives President Cleveland had in iSsu-
ing the order for the return of the flags.
It may have been carelessness, but it was
q serious question that should have been
handle6sFery cautiously"
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-07-03
SHERIFF THUMM,s CASE.
Bail is Refused and Ho is Sent to JAN

Bail Is Refused and Ho is Sent to JAN.
Special 70 the Gazette.
SAN ANTONIO, Tex, July 2.-SheriE
Thumm of Medina county, who killed J..
w HiIdebrsn, San Antonio lawyer, and
was subsequently indicted by the grand
Jury for murder in the first degree, de-
handed hesring on q writ Of habeas
corpus, which has been in progress for
the past three or four days before Judge
Tom P&schal at CastrovilIe. a conclusion
was reached late this afternoon tae
result being that Thumm was remGnded
to Jail without bail. Thumm'S friends
are good deal disconnected on t}e turn
his case has taken, for they did not real
lie that he would be locked up without
bond. Since ell the testimony has been
brought out, the prosecution is confident
of final conviction.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-07-03

special from Colorado, thirty-eight miles
south east, and Anthony Bum commits
stoned as postmaster.
Mail messenger service established at
Shansno, Bexar coUnfv from San An
tonic and Arkansas Pass Railroad, two
miles, ss often IS required, from July 8.
Alfred II. Carson has been commits
stoned as postmaster az Bowers, late
Cleyillas, change in name.
TEXAN TRANSFERRED.
Special TO the Gazette.
WAsHISGT0N1 July 2-Thornton A.
Washington Of Texas was to-day ap-
pointed 10 9 1920 CieThsiip in the Gen
yfraI Land Office by transfer from the War
department, undert the civil service rules.
PUBLIC DEBT STATEMENT
WASHINGTON, July During the
mo lth of June the circulation OF standard
silver dollars increased ssh, GS7, end the
COLO holdings OF the Treasury increased
500 500. The increase of silver circuIa-
ton During the year was 81 $780, 900. The
lGCrea' Sc in gold holdings during the same
time " as 81, $40, 600. During the fiscal
year ] Ust ended, the principal of the
bondedl debt % the United States WAS de-
creased SD, Jos, aud the amount of
accrued tut unpaid interest on such debt
was dec ceased S508, 911. The decrease
in cor;iL Gates OF deposit amounted to
$780, C %, and in demand note and frac-
tional cuI rency S743S. During the same
period the, re was an increase Of $40, 949,-
S5+ in CASH il the Treasury. Showing 9
net decrease in the public debt during
the year of s>IC9, 707,64G.
wHITN'EY TO ENTERTAIN.
WASHINGTON, July q Secretary
Whitney has invited al or the employees
Of the Navy Department 10 spend the
Fourth Of July at GrssslanIs, his coun-
try place near this city.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-07-03
In Parker County,
Special to the Gazette.

Special 20 the Gazette.
WEATHERFoRD, TEX, July 2.-Lsst
night at $3.50 O'Clock Colonel W. L.
Gre Word Of DsllSs addressed q very
large and enthusiastic audience at the
courthouse. He was introduced to the
audience by Colone. Lanham and was
received amid great applause. With the
c-ception that the Colonel was N bad
voice his address was highly satisfactory
to mis- hearers, though g large number Of
the audience could not hear what the
speaker was saying more than half the
time. His arguments were strong aud
logical and met the expectations OF his
multitude Of anxious hearers, and is
pronounced one of the best efforts of the
campaign 81 this place, lie returned
home this evening.
Judge J. NJ RhiChsrds snd Z a. diII
spoke to the people Of Trap Springs,
northwest of this place last night favor
Of the amendment,
Colonel S. w. 7. Lanham and Judge A.
j. Hood discuss the amendment issue at
SpringtOWn this afternoon at l O'Clock.
Colonel Lsnham in faVOr3and Judge Hoo
in opposition,
Judge George A. Mccall and I. ".
Stephens, Esq, spoke IN favor OF the
amendment st Balch.st 3 O'Clock this
evening.
Judge John 7. Harcourt and j. n.
Haney, Esq, made Joint discussion on
the prohibition question this evening ct
Robertson sChoolhouse. Judge HarCourt
opposing and Mr.. Haney in favor Of the
amendment. All of the above speaking
vas done in this county.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-07-03
At GrandYieM



GRANDyIEw, Ten, July 2.-Grsnd-
views streets were lined with buggies,
wagons and horsemen from early this
morning till after 10 o'clock, making their
way to the temperance picnic 81 Island
Grove. 1t was grand success, sup
ported by the best crowd that has been
at any picnic in this part of the county
After music, prayer and speech OF vel
come by w. K. Ednerston, Hon. William
PoiudeXter was introduced and addressed
the people on the prohibition amendment.
4 bOuntiful dinner was eaten, and baskets
ius1 gathered il time for q good wettiDg
rain.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-07-03

of preparation for the past week. Taken
all in all, it has been q day long to be 1e-
membered by the citizens OF this part of
the state.
Last night, according to previous ar
rangementS, joint discussion was en-
gagged in ct the opera house Captain
Jake Hodges of Paris represented the
ants and was TO have been met by Mr.
Bailey of Gainesville, but owing to the
sickness OF the latter gentlemen Colonel
Robert Taylor OF this city was sub
s,ituted. The discussion was 4 spirited
one and of course the victory Is claimed
By both factions.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-07-03
At BOEhEn,
Special to the Gazette.


BoNHAM, TEX, July 2.-Tnls hes been
g gala day for Borham. Il mas been g
day looked forward to By everybody as
the day that Culberson would address
the people On pronibiuon, and the day
that BOnhsm should spread herself 20
show her hospitality in the Wey of big
"spread dinner" picnic. at an early
hour this morning the people be-
gan 10 stream in, srd By IL O'Clock
the streets and sidewalks were thrcnged.
In fact, If there had been even 50 muCB
as wagon sheet to suggest 8 tent, one
could hardly have suppressed the eXCla-
nation, "CircUs IN town. The weather
was not altogether conducive 20 q well
regulated picnic, IS considerable rain fell
during the forenoon, but this seemed &c
place no dgEpGT on the determined pic
nicers, who rad come from every POI
ton of the county to hear "OI5 D&ve.''
TIE old courthouse being remove
from the square and thst t2-
ing delightfully."- shaded sp1l,
was filed with seats aud utilized IS
grounds for the occasion. The speaking
began ct IL o'clock sEd continued until /
and during these two hours "Sleepy
Dave" vas certainly vide awake, IS was
everybody else under the sound OF his
voice, ants included. His speech was
delivered in his usual mastery style, and
as his subject was one OF inexhaustible
resources, was conceded to be one of
the very best ever delivered in tBonhsm.
Round after round of applause greeted
the speaker, the clsmoF being so great ct
times that he wss compelled TO wait con-
siderable time for silence. After the
speaking was over, dinner was spread,
and the great multitude feasted on the
good things that had been in the course
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-07-03
THAT NEGRO SCARE,
a Stop Put to the sscrs t Organization of
NEGROES In South. CaroIina.

4 stop Put TO the 8scrC [ Organization of
NegrOss IN South, Carolina.
COLUMBIA, S. c., July A9-Reports OF
the organization Of the Nored people in
GreenviIle, Laurens andI Ekens counties
continue to pour in, Aid exaggerated
stories OF the alarm of the WLliteS are cir
culated. prominent farmAer of the
region says il is not surprising The
negroes started several small = in
Fairyiew. Meetings we're held g Ne
hours OF the night and with prof y
secrecy. The white people heard of the.
meetings AID became uneasy. Their in
quiries were ballled and surmises are saIt
to have become facts and the agitation
grew. The people OF FsiTvieW ere
frightened and nervous. Their young
men grew restless, and the women be-
came frightened Ct night, Ond then there
were symptoms Of Generalization among
the farm labCrers, and they proceeded to
get at the root of the -rOubl6. They me9
at FairvieW church yesterday and organ ?,
lied and sent g squad Of mounted men
the secretary of the nearest Hoov
club. He was found end required to 81,
render the list OF members az
g guard was sent for each of the sew, II
teen men in the CLUB. Each member Il. a
came promptly. An informal court ~,
organized, and the Hoover Society gybo
put on trial, the evidence of its menu
chip being taken in writing. The neg - -
we're examined separately, and they *
cided in the statement that they hgf :.
induced to Join by a promise OF = -zthCn
iZer that after July, rations would be-lq-
sued TO ell members at half the presenl r
prices. Some Of them had notions OF u strike
some time in the future for 81 q Gay for
farm laborers, but they had no definite
time or place in view. One denied sol
EMMY that there was d word or thoaght
against the landlords and white people.
Most OF them had been told if they re
Yealed anything about the society its be-
nevolent plans would be destroyed and
they would De arrested by tne United
States government. The folly OF the
whole business was pointed out to them,
and they were notified that
the white people would not allow any
such organization to exist secretly. Then
they were sent home Hght-hears@ad well
pleased to be out of trouble. - same
form was repeated at Hopewe \PsrCh,
three miles from Fountain Inn, anty-
one HoOyerites being arrested and ques-
TONED with similar results, warned and
released, About 100 armed white men
were present, but no harsh words were
used, and there was no excitement. The.
sheriff and justice were present,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-07-03
ABridn sneH for nlIorce.

Special to the Gazette.
GALVESTON, Tex JAY 2.-FzAnk
GoIeon's matrimonial exploits, which
were detailed IN these dispatches last
night. have assumed 4 new phase. His
fourteen year OH bride has fled suit for
divorce, alleging that she was forced into
the carriage, and tina. Goleon is : miser-
able brute. Goleon was tried before the
recorder this morning for humping his
Tother-in-Iaw, and fined and required 10
give a peace bond of 500.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-07-03
hin Comfy Barbscne.

Special to the Gazette
HHLsBORO, TEX., July "A grand
barbecue and enti-prohibition rally was
given here to-day by the anti Prohibitions
lists OF Hill comfy. The night before and
early in the morning large crowds OF
people from the surrounding country De-
gan TO gather in, aud by i O'CLOCK, noon,
there we're fully 5000 present. At 1880
3. n. the large crowd il carriages, bug
giles, WGgOls, horseback and on foot,
headed By Inc IaSca COfnet Band, which
furnished the music for the occasion,
marched t. the beautiful Abbott grove,
one mile east Of town. Senator Pope en-
teIc2l1ed the vast audience in G speech Of
3 m two hours duration against
The amendment. A. the conclusion
of MS speech dinner was announced.
After dinner Colonel Il. Q. Mills vas in
trCduced and gave his views against the
amendment in his usual fCrCible manner.
His speech was suddenly interrupted
by . terrific sand storm. The wind blew
for one hour, the sand and dirt darken-
ing tie atmosphere. The gracious rain
is now falling, with prospect of good
rain, which is so greatly needed
Colonel Mills will continue mis- speech at
the opera house. The day had been
most propiti2us snd enjoyable until the
storm, which came up at 3 O'Clock 10 the
afternoon.
TIE ProhibitiOGists of Hill county will
give grand basket picnic and prohibit
ton rally on Saturday next, July 9. Hon.
William III. Walton of Austin, and Hon
W. L. Crawford of Dallas will be present
and address the people on that occasion
in favor CT the amendment.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-07-03
at DaingerGsld,

Special to the Gazette.
DAINGERFIELD, Ten, July > Acc ord
ing to previous appointment, joint dis
cussion of the pending prohibition
amendment was had here to-day between
Captain George T. Todd Of Jefferson and
Colonel John L. Sheppard OF Pittsburg.
The courthouse was filed TO It's capacity,
and many of the fair sex grGced the oc-
casion with their presence. Each speaker
was frequently greeted with ROUNDS Of
applause, Mr.. Todd, anti, and Mr. Shep-
pard for the pTohibitionists.
Senator George L. HobsOn of Iowa IS
.booked for speech here on the 18th Of
the month in favor Of the amendment.